[Batchelor] Patrik Allvin says they won’t send Phil Di Giuseppe down to Abbotsford because they are worried about losing him on waivers.
Patrik Allvin says they won’t sent Phil Di Giuseppe down to Abbotsford because they are worried about losing him on waivers. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
— Brendan Batchelor (@BatchHockey) April 17, 2023
by electricnux
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Good for Di Giuseppe who seems to have found a spot in the lineup under Tocchet. Abby probably wanted him for playoffs but it’s definitely not worth the risk of losing him now for nothing
[Faber](https://twitter.com/chrisfaber39/status/1648058349932654592?s=46&t=7fabqgtgp69dNA1d51vxFw) also tweeted that Allvin said PDG just had a baby and that Podkolzin will join Abby if he’s healthy
They didn’t want another Lane Pederson situation.
A solid, cheap bottom 6 option with the ability to play up the lineup come injuries. Guys like him and Joshua are the type of players we need in those roles.
PDG definitely fit in way better than I expected on the JT line. He doesnt have the skills or production to ever produce well enough but he had good enough possession skills and supported line well defensively as well.
Gotta feel good for PDG there
He’s certainly *delivered* this season.
I thought PDG made the team during his first training camp, and misfortune/bad timing is the only reason he hasn’t cracked the NHL roster before this season.
Good idea.
Dan Riccio is pleased.
750k depth guy with a 2 year 775k per extension, right to fear losing him to a playoff team that wants/needs a solid, cheap depth piece.
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Forza Italia!!